Joe Barksdale gets start at RT for Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks would not reveal exactly who would start at right tackle for the team against the Detroit Lions. He praised the play of Will Holden in his game last week but then the team went and signed veteran tackle Joe Barksdale, released by the Los Angeles Chargers.

In less than a week from signing with the team, Barksdale will be the starter at right tackle.

Wilks said the veteran practiced well all week and was familiar with the terminology because of his time with the Chargers.

This will give the Cardinals one veteran starter. Against the Lions, they will start three rookies — Korey Cunningham at left tackle, Colby Gossett at left guard and Mason Cole at center. Right guard Oday Aboushi is in his fifth year in the league, but he has been mostly a part-time, fill-in player in his career.

This is Barksdale’s eight season in the league. he has 74 career starts. He will certainly give the young line some veteran experience.